New hope for kids with severe psoriasis: drug trial underway

NCT ID NCT04123795

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a drug called certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) in children aged 6 to 17 with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body and whether it is safe. Some children will get the drug, others a placebo. The study is active but no longer recruiting new participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for children with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, helping to clear skin and reduce symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small study (49 participants) focused on drug levels and safety, not yet proving effectiveness. As with any immune-suppressing drug, there are risks of serious infections and allergic reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psoriasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ps0007 50156

    Arlington, Texas, 76011, United States

  • Ps0007 50161

    Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States

  • Ps0007 50162

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States

  • Ps0007 50168

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Ps0007 50169

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States

  • Ps0007 50175

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

  • Ps0007 50183

    Calgary, Canada

  • Ps0007 50187

    Edmonton, Canada

  • Ps0007 50196

    Thousand Oaks, California, 91320, United States

  • Ps0007 50217

    Boca Raton, Florida, 33428, United States

  • Ps0007 50225

    Calgary, Canada

  • Ps0007 50230

    Rome, Georgia, 30161, United States

  • Ps0007 50232

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

  • Ps0007 50248

    Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States

  • Ps0007 50265

    San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • Ps0007 50268

    Miami, Florida, 33155, United States

  • Ps0007 50269

    Wellington, Florida, 33449, United States

  • Ps0007 50277

    San Antonio, Texas, 78218, United States

  • Ps0007 50286

    Topeka, Kansas, 66614, United States